I don't know TX law but I do know personal injury lawyers (it's found in some other civil cases too of course) who will simply ask for whatever the law allows them to ask for, knowing full well they won't get it. The "rule" is "if you want a star, ask for the sun and the moon and all the stars." In my state, you are not allowed to do that but we're a rarity I suspect.
OTOH, there are several cases waiting in the wings in other states, like CT, and each state is different in this regard. He's just beginning this.
Probably, but if the info in the tweet thread is accurate, the jury is not informed of Texas law capping damages, but the lawyers surely know about. I'm not a lawyer, let alone a TX lawyer - just relaying info that JVL 'liked' and commented on. Also, google TX cap on punitive damages and you'll find lots of links.
Wouldn't the plaintiff's lawyers have known of that "minor" fact when bringing the case in a Texas court?
I don't know TX law but I do know personal injury lawyers (it's found in some other civil cases too of course) who will simply ask for whatever the law allows them to ask for, knowing full well they won't get it. The "rule" is "if you want a star, ask for the sun and the moon and all the stars." In my state, you are not allowed to do that but we're a rarity I suspect.
OTOH, there are several cases waiting in the wings in other states, like CT, and each state is different in this regard. He's just beginning this.
Probably, but if the info in the tweet thread is accurate, the jury is not informed of Texas law capping damages, but the lawyers surely know about. I'm not a lawyer, let alone a TX lawyer - just relaying info that JVL 'liked' and commented on. Also, google TX cap on punitive damages and you'll find lots of links.